Maritime Digitalisation Technology Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental maritime authority in the UK is seeking a Maritime Digitalisation Technology Lead to drive innovation in the sector. In this role, you will lead policy engagement on AI, Big Data, IoT, and more, assessing opportunities and risks associated with digital trends. You will engage with stakeholders to provide strategic insights and support UK innovators in navigating maritime regulations. This position comes with substantial benefits, including a generous pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in AI, Big Data, IoT, Machine Vision, AR, and emerging technologies like Quantum Computing.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and deliver actionable insights.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and providing strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable insight on digitalisation and AI developments.
• Monitor UK policy, regulations, and market trends.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging technologies and their potential impacts.
• Present complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

AI

Big Data

IoT

Machine Vision

Augmented Reality (AR)

Quantum Computing

Stakeholder Engagement

Trend Analysis

Strategic Insight

Job description

Overview

Can you support senior leaders by providing insight and intelligence on digitalisation and AI developments in the maritime sector? Have you monitored and analysed UK policy, regulations, and market trends to advise on changes supporting government and industry objectives? Do you engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure balanced, informed approaches that align with government, industry, and public needs?

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders by providing actionable insight and intelligence on digitalisation and AI developments.
• Monitor and analyse UK policy, regulations, and market trends to advise on changes supporting government and industry objectives.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure balanced, informed approaches that align with government, industry, and public needs.
• Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the maritime sector, using horizon scanning and trend analysis.
• Present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including policymakers and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of AI, Big Data, IoT, Machine Vision, Augmented Reality (AR), and emerging areas such as Quantum Computing.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and deliver outcomes.
• Strategic insight – experience supporting senior leaders by providing actionable insight and intelligence.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About MCA

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government's maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. Joining our department comes with many benefits.

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Join us as Maritime Digitalisation Technology Lead, driving innovation in the maritime sector. You'll lead policy engagement on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, Machine Vision, AR, and emerging areas like Quantum. This outward-facing role involves horizon scanning, responding to industry developments, and assessing opportunities and risks from digitalisation trends. You'll also support UK innovators entering the maritime market, guiding them through regulation and growth opportunities to shape the future of shipping.